r/ladderapp

Curious to see what everyone’s planning to do for reload! What team or split are you looking into, and why?

I joined Ladder (again after a little break lol) for the summer series, and this will be my first series series. Personally sticking with Ascend! I usually add in some sessions from the flex library - love mobility work and mindfulness with Sasha, abs with Maia, and LISS with Stevie. Really enjoying the app so far! I’ve been studying for a huge exam, and it’s kept me sane lol

I think we’re all thinking there’s a good overlap between these teams, and it’s ok to have that because the differences in coach’s instruction and personalities often determine who you pick.

I’m on Ascend and can’t picture ever leaving Aria - her cues are so helpful and I’ve seen so much progress, especially in my glutes and back. But I’ve seen a lot of folks say they do upper days with ascend and lower with transform, and I’ve never understood why - does transform actually have heavier glute days? I feel like every lower body day on ascend is majorly glute focused, and Shelby’s workouts seem very similar.

I’d love to hear what differentiates transform from ascend to folks who prefer transform, and what will differentiate Era from the mix. Looking at Era’s workouts this week, it looks like a total copy and paste of Ascend with lateral lunges added in.

Just want to end this saying I’m happy all 3 teams exist but am honestly curious as to what differentiates them for you!

Hey all.

I am thinking of investing in Adjustable Dumbbells. Do you guys have any do’s or don’ts for the same?

Also any thing I should be careful about.

Would love to hear from you all since its an expensive investment.

Am I reading this right that Dani doesn’t have any actual qualifications? I’m new-ish to Ladder and figured every coach at least had some personal training cert. Please enlighten me if I’m wrong! Genuinely just curious.

If I'm using two dumbells e.g on an incline fly, should I be logging the weight of a single dumbell or the combined weight? Google says there's an unilateral option but I can't see this on my app

Just dropping in to say Era’s programming for this coming week looks absolutely fire and I am soooo excited to try out her team!

Mods, make us some Era & Flourish flair please! 🫡

For any of you who have tried Pilates (or yoga really) on the app, do you find that Ladder’s interface works well for these styles of training? I’m used to taking Pilates classes in studio or follow along videos which allows the moves to flow seamlessly from one to another. Ladder doesn’t really have that same feeling. Do you find that it hinders the experience?

I am new to Ladder, having spent my first 6 weeks on Team Endure with Coach Jennifer. It’s been great to get me back into lifting after YEARS off, but I’m possibly looking to step up a notch for Reload. I am considering Coach Nicole and Team Movewell, BUT I cannot currently run. I’m a former marathon runner, but I am coming off a tendon graft surgery and have not started running again yet. I may never start again. I do, however, consistently cycle, walk, and row. If I can’t run, will I get enough out of Nicole’s team or should I look at others? I’m open to suggestions. Goals/Parameters: looking to build strength and combat perimenopause body changes, I can commit to 30-45 minutes of strength 5x a week, I have access to a gym with dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells and basic machines for 3-4 of those days but only dumbbells the other 1-2 days (when I am limited to working out at home).

Hi everyone! I’m thinking of joining Ladder as unfortunately I cannot keep paying $200 a month for yoga/pilates classes. I LOVE Corepower sculpt classes and mat pilates and was looking for a team similar to this.

I also am interested if people find it easier to keep consistent with Ladder compared to other workout apps, as I feel like consistency was the reason why I gravitated to in-person classes in the past.

I struggle with this so bad. I kill it working out all week, even nutrition wise most week days! But when the weekend comes I just cannot keep it together. I tell myself, this is the weekend I get my sh*t together! And then I just spiral every time it frustrates me so much. So I’m curious: what mindset - or even physical shift - nutrition wise changed the game for you and finally helped you lock in? Open to all the advice and tough love ❤️

Do we know what Time (and Timezone) new programs are dropping? I’m in Aus so it’s the 6th today and I woke up pumped before realising it’s not in our time haha

Hi! I am new to the ladder app, and I’m in my early 30s wanting to drop 15-20 lbs and overall just be tone and strong. Which program do you recommend? I’ve see Maia and Kelly Matthew’s a lot on TikTok? Thank you so much! I appreciate your input!

I’m newer to ladder and need some team suggestions. I’m currently on team define, but am wanting something with more strength and less core. I am not new to lifting and have access to dumbbells, some machines, barbells and bands! I want to build more strength and tone out at the same time. I don’t mind adding in some conditioning to get my heart rate up but don’t want to run. Usually have 45 minutes to workout and train 4-5 days a week.

I was looking at evolve but see Sam uses the leg press machine a lot which I don’t have. Was also looking at iconic and transform.

Any suggestions are welcome!!

And here I am for one of these questions again! I combed through the previous posts regarding the same topic but did not see the answers I needed.

I joined Evolve for Shred and stayed for the Summer Series. Evolve’s programming is great as it targets a lot of different muscles intentionally and I’ve seen great progress in my overall muscle building (esp my back!). I did all 6 workouts, tracked my calories, ate enough protein, etc. Did cardio at least 2x/week (walking zone 2 w incline). Sometimes I’d sneak in an additional 15-min cardio after a lift. However, it’s taken a lot of time in my day (on cardio days around ~2h at the gym).

I’ve been thinking of trying Limitless because I’d like to work on my conditioning as part of my workout. I’d also like to get more muscle definition. That said, I’m worried of losing progress in terms of muscle building and aesthetics. Is that a legitimate worry? Or will Limitless help build on what I have gained on Evolve?

My goal is to continue building more muscle + more muscle definition and be stronger overall. I like the aesthetic side of it all and the strength too.

Any input/advice? Should I switch to Limitless or stick to Evolve?

More info on me: 37(f), ~139lbs, 5’6, ~2050/2100 cal/day. Macros: 145P, 250C, 65F.

Thanks in advance!

Hello all! I’ve been on reta for the last 6 weeks. I’m 7 months postpartum so I definitely feel pain my knees and the recovery is a lot harder when I do my strength training. I just signed up for ladder to find more consistency. Does anyone recommend one program over another for someone who hits their protein pretty easily but struggles with getting all her calories in? (I’m thinking that in addition to being postpartum and no longer BFing is what is making recovery harder)

i don’t think people talk about coach courtney nearly enough. i switched over from ascend and, honestly, i’ve been hitting muscles i didn’t even know i had.
she combines pilates, strength training, cardio and hiit in a way that just works, and every workout is so satisfying. i’ve been in the gym 6 days a week and actually look forward to going because i’m genuinely obsessed.
does anyone else use empwr? i’d love to hear what you think.

Looking to add some Norwegian 4x4s to my program. I searched the flex workouts and couldn’t find a workout there. Does anyone know if any coaches have programmed these in the past and have it saved so I can access it? Or is there another way to search past workouts?

Thanks!

I’m about to reach the point of being cleared to workout postpartum and would love some insight on the Ladder app.

Going back to the gym is not feasible due to financial reasons and time restraints. After doing some research, this app seems like a great alternative but I would love some user insight before I jump in. Here are some questions I have:

Is this app good for strictly at home workouts? I have some dumbells and resistance bands and am willing to get other small equipment as needed.

Has anyone used this app postpartum? If so, are there programs gentle enough to ease back into working out. My primary fitness goal is to just move my body and reconnect with my muscles/body. Then it will be to lose those last few baby pounds.

Which team/program works best for at home and/or postpartum? Having more insight on the programs will allow me to discuss my fitness plans with my doctor to ensure I don’t overdue it!

Any additional insight is welcome! Thanks!

Which teams put you on a program where, in addition to the strength training, you are also supposed to do a certain number of steps per day, a run, etc?

I'm trying to have a structured program that includes cardio.